Easy Tahini Sauce

This Tahini Sauce is rich, creamy, and flavorful! It is perfect for drizzling over bowls and vegetables, as a salad dressing or as a dip.

Here’s a key sauce that every home cook should have in their repertoire…because it tastes so good. meet this Tahini sauce! It’s rich, creamy, tangy and great for washing over just about anything. Try it on a bowl of falafel or granola, on roasted sweet potatoes, on a sandwich, even as a dip for french fries! Everything really tastes better with tahini sauce: And it only takes a few minutes to prepare. Here’s how to make the essential sauce you need in your life!

How to make tahini sauce

This tahini sauce couldn’t be easier! Just mix equal parts tahini and fresh lemon juice, then add olive oil, salt, and some maple syrup or honey. Here are some important notes about the process:

• Do not substitute bottled lemon juice. You must have the real thing: fresh lemons!
• The sweetener balances the sauce. We like to add maple syrup or honey to balance out the acidity of the lemon. You can omit it if you are on a sugar-free diet.
• Add water until it reaches a watery consistency. The dressing will be very thick, then stir in the water until it reaches your desired consistency that’s easy to drizzle on. We used 2 tablespoons of water for our recipe, but this may vary depending on the brand of tahini. Tahini markings can vary widely, from very creamy to chunky and thick, so adjust as needed. Keep in mind that some brands of tahini may require stirring for several minutes before using to incorporate the oil (similar to peanut butter).

Ways to use tahini sauce

There are tons of ways to use tahini sauce! From cereal bowls to roasted veggies to fries, there’s a creamy kick to pretty much everything. Here are a few ideas:

• bowl of meal such as Easy Cereal Bowls, Salmon Bowls, Mediterranean Couscous Bowls, Roasted Vegetable Buddha Bowls or Baked Falafel Salad Bowls
• grilled vegetables like roasted sweet potatoes, sweet potato wedges, roasted butternut squash, epic roasted broccoli, roasted carrots, or perfectly roasted cauliflower
• French fries dip for Greek fries, carrot fries, the best sweet potato fries or the ultimate oven fries
• spread for a falafel sandwich or a chickpea salad sandwich

Tahini FAQ

What is tahini anyway? Here are some frequently asked questions about tahini to give you information on what it is, where to buy tahini, and how to use it.

What is tahini?

Tahini is a paste made from sesame seeds that is common in Middle Eastern or Mediterranean dishes. Made with only sesame seeds and salt, tahini is vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, paleo, keto, and Whole 30. It’s great for making creamy sauces, desserts like cookies and cakes, or as a peanut butter substitute for peanut allergies. Tahini has a bitter taste, so it’s best mixed with other flavorings like lemon or sweeteners when used in desserts. For more information, see What is Tahini?

Where can I buy tahini sauce?

You can buy tahini at most major grocery stores. Look for it in the international grocery section or the nut butter section. When we find it, we’re happy to buy organic tahini.

Does tahini need to be refrigerated?

Once you’ve opened a jar of tahini, you need to store it in the fridge! Once opened, tahini will keep in the fridge for at least 6 months.

What can you do with tahini?

The most common use for tahini is in homemade hummus! But you can use it in so many ways, from salad dressing to flatbread spread to cookies. Check out our Best Tahini Recipes or below for more.

More tahini recipes

Looking for more ways to use tahini? This ingredient is extremely versatile. Here are some of our favorite tahini recipes:

This Tahini Sauce recipe is…

Vegetarian, gluten free, vegan, plant based, dairy free, naturally sweetened and refined sugar free.